^^?i/g'6  ''"^  in  laced  binder 


-OF- 


MDRTHERNtlLLINOIS|# 


-*"=^^(^?^=5'  ^^^^=^  '^^^^^S'* 


-^COLLEG 


'*=<^\ 


FULTON,      ILLl 

A  Classical,  Scientific,  Commercial,  Elocutionary, 
and  iNormal  School. 

FtffT"l367  '      j^^jL  -^    1941 

LIBRARY  UNIVERSITY  OF  lUmOlS 


Fulton,  III. 

STAR  PRINT 

t886. 


■''ii:''^'iilli!!ifM!'iir' 


^^i^LlbHAHY  ot  rut 

Ji'l  -^     194] 

JJN'VERSin'Of/u/NOIS 
►^-BOARD    OF   TRUSTEES 


Hon.  EDWARD  R.  ALLEN,  Puesident,  Auioim/HI. 

Hon.  lean D Eli  SMITH,  Tueasuker,  -  MoiTi.s(ni,  111. 

Hon.  JAMES  McCOY,  Secuktary,       -  Fulton,  IlL 

C.  E.  LANGFORD,  Esq.,         -         -         -  Fulton,  111. 

Hon.  JOHN  DICKSON,     -         -         -  Milan,  111. 

BRADSTREET  ROBINSON,  Esq.,         -  Fulton,  HI. 

CHAS.  R.  ROOD,  Esq.,     -         -         -  Morrison,  HI, 

WM.  P.  CLLBERTSON,  Esq.,     -         -  Fulton,  111. 

JAMES  SNYDER,  Esq.,  -        -         -  Morrison,  111. 

HAVH.AH  PEASE,  Esq.,  -        _         -  Fulton,  111. 

A.  N.  ABBOTT,  Esq.      -         -         -  Union  Grove, 

A.M.  HANSEN,         _        _        _        _  Fulton,  111. 


Executive  Committee. 


\VM.  P.  CULBERTSON,  Esq.     -  -     Chairmnn. 

Hon.  JAMES  McCOY,         _        _        _        Secretary. 
Hon.  LEANDER  SMITH,       -        _        _     Treasurer. 
BRADSTREET  ROBINSON,  Esq., 
HAVILAH  PEASE,  Esq. 


NORTHERN  ILLINOIS   COLLBCE, 


.^-FACULTY 


COLLEGIATE     COURSES . 

A.  M.  HANSEN,  A.  M.,  Ph.  D.,  President. 
Metaphysics   and  Ancient  Languages. 

W.  F.  HANSEN,  A.  M. 

Mathematics  and  I^iterature. 

J.  E.  BITTINGER,  Ph.  B. 
Natural  Sciences. 

ANNA  J.  PARKER,  A.  B. 

Adjunct  in  Ancient  Languages. 

Miss.  MINNIE  L.  WILBUR,  B.  S. 
Instrumental  Music. 

Mrs.  A.  M.HANSEN. 
Oil  Paintins:  and  Drawing. 

Miss.  E.  M.  VATH,B.  S. 
Elocution    and   Voice  Culture. 

H.  W.  QUAINTANCE, 
Penmanship,  Plain  and  Ornamental. 


NORTHKRN    ILLINOIS  COLLEGE. 


A.  M.  HANSEN,  Ph.  D.  Pies. 
Eiiglisli  Gnininiiir,  Physioloiry    and  Lectures    on  tlie  Theory 
and  Art  of  Teaching. 

W.F.  HANSEN,  A.  M. 

Mathematics    Rhetoric  and  Vocal  Music. 

J.   E.  BITTINGER,  Ph,  B. 
Geology,  Chemistry  and  Philosophy 

Miss  E.  M.  VATH. 
Readino;  Elocution  and    German. 

N.  C.  PRATT,  A.  B. 
Geography,    United  States  History,  and  Practical  Arithmetic 

II.  W.  QUATNTANCK. 
Penmanship. 


'"''W^^^^'^ 


NORTHERN   ILLINOIS  COLLEQB. 


^^§ commercial  Course.(gk^ 


A.  M.  HANSEN,  A.  M.,  Ph.  D.,  President. 
Law,  and  English  grammar. 

J.  E.  BITTINGER,  Ph.  B. 

Book   Keeping,  Commercial    Law,  Actual   Transactions   and 

Short   Hiiiid. 

W.  F.  HANSEN,  A.  M. 

Commercial  Arithmetic . 

H.  W.  QUAINTANCE. 

Penmanship  and   Spelling. 


'''^^^^^'^~ 


NORTHEKN   ILLINOIS    COLLEGE. 


STUDENTS^ 


Classical  Department. 

SENIOR  YEAR  GRADUATES  OP  1886. 


Pratt  N.   C. 


Knapp,  Willard  C. 
Knnxjp,  Sarah  M. 
Hansen,  Elsworth  C. 
Cook,  W.  H. 
Lay,  Herman 
Story,  Joseph 

Hansen,  Chnton 


JUNIOR  YEAR. 


SOPHOMORE    YEAR. 


Bureau,  111. 

Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  J 11. 
Whiteside,  111'. 
Stark,  111. 
"Whiteside,  111. 
Carroll,  III. 

Whiteside,  III.' 


Philosophical  Department. 


SENIOR  YEAR  GRADUATES  OP  1886. 


Miller,   S.  W. 
Wolfe,  E.  M. 

Curtis,  Hattie 
Halford  Jos. 
Kirby,  M.  L. 
Lawienee,  Frank  D. 
Morley,  R.  A. 

C"o\vn,n,  E.  A. 
Dick  E.  C.      - 


JUNIOR     YEAR. 


FRESHMAN  YEAR. 


Hamilton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 

Hamilton,  Ta. 
Clinton,  la. 
Jackson,  la. 
Ogle,  III. 
McHenry,  111. 

Blair,  Pa. 
Blair,  P;.. 


XOKTHBBN  ILLINOIS   COLLEGE. 


-4^Scientific  Department.^^ 


SENIOR  YEAR,  GRADUATES  OE  1880. 


Brown,  Zula 
Morris,  Jennie  E. 
McLaughlin  S.  H. 
Peck,  Maggie  E. 
Peck,  Mary    L. 

Barnes,  Mary 
Coffman,  Katie 
Daley,  Kate  C. 
Dysart,  May  F. 
Hall,  Frank 
Hollinshead,  Delia 
Lahey,  Alice 
Meyers  E.  K. 
Olds,  Samuel  C. 
Pruis,  B.  H. 
Parmlee,  Ella 
Reynolds,  R.  A. 
St o well,  Ida 
Schocker,  A.  L. 
Story,  Mary 
Waterhouse,  Ida 


JUNIOR  YEAR. 


Kane,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Mercer,  111 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 

Carroll,  111. 
Ogle,  111. 
Dubuque,  la. 
Lee,  111. 
Carroll,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Dubuque,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,   111. 
Jackson,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Jackson,  la 
Carroll,  111. 
Bureau,  111. 


Normal    Department. 


Aldrit,  Frank  B. 
Arnett,  Emma 
Brockway  Elizabeth 
Bonner,  Geo.  W. 
Davis,  Zeno  F. 
Eaton,  Emma 


Whiteside,  111. 
Hem-y,  111. 
Mercer,  111. 
Whiteside,  III. 
Wyandotte,  Kan. 
JoDaviess,  111. 


NORTHHIKN    ILLINOIS    COLLEGK. 


Hansen.  Jennie 
Hansen,  Ijaura 
Ijehman,  Alice 
LaRue,  Myra 
Morris,  James 
Oliver,  W.  H. 
Panl,  Bertha 
Rowe,  W.  A. 
Seym  ore  A.  H. 
Vincent,  Homer  W 
Vath.  Emma 
Ware,  Georgia 


Allen.  Kan. 
Allen,  Kan. 
(Clinton,  la. 
Rock,  Minn. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Sonoma.  Cal. 
Jones,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Rock  Island,    111. 
Muscatine,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,   111. 


Commercial  Department. 


-GHADU.VTKS 


Barnes,  ]\Iary 
Brown,  Zula 
Daley.  Kate  C. 
Dick,  E.  C. 
Gouge.  .I.E.     - 
Lain,  W.  H. 
McMullen,  F.  E. 
McDermott,  Jos. 
Nevvsoine,  Will 
Paul.  Benj.  F. 
Price.  Lewis 
Quaintance.  H.  W. 
Reynolds,  U.  A. 
Story,  Mary 
Stevens,  Millard  T. 
Townsend.  Wm.  H. 
Walroth.  C.  W. 

Anderson,  \V.  I). 
Briggs,  Nellie 
Brockway,  Elizabeth 
Buell,  H.  T. 
Brett,  Donald 
Beatty.  Rql^ert 


-UNDEr.GU.VDr.VTE.' 


Carroll,  111. 
KcUie,    111. 
Dubuque,  Ia.» 
Blair,  Pa. 
Macon,  111. 
Clayton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton,  JU. 
Jackson,  la. 
-Tones.  la. 
Ogle,  111. 
Mercer,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Carroll,  111. 
Ontario,  Canada. 
La  Salle,  111 
Rock.  Wis. 

Bureau,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Mercer,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Bureau.  111. 


10 


NORTHERN    ILLINOIS  COLLEGE. 


Bryant,  Geor^je 

Burk,F. 

Burch.  Henry 

Carnine,   Melvin 

Considine,  D. 

Dynes,  Frank 

Dierks,  Peter 

Dierks,  John 

DeBey,  Lena 

Fay,  Art  D. 

Forsting,  Fred  W. 

Fox,  E.  A. 

Finch,  Charles  W. 

Gohhnan  Henry 
Hitchcock,  Mate 
Hand,  J.  C 
Howe,  C.  E. 
Hall,  C.  H.        - 
Hansen,  Laura 
Hargan,  Michael 
Inskeep,  Allie 
Ingwerson,  Edward 
Kleise,  H.  L. 
Kain,  R.  H. 
Lei  and,  George, 
Lyon,  John  P. 
Lahey,  AUice 
Marcellus,  Frank 
Moyer,  Nettie 
Morris,  Jennie 
Morris,  James 
Matteson,  W. 
Martindale,  E.  L. 
Michols,  Belden 
Potter,  F.  V.       - 
Reagan,  Mary 
Robson,  Geo.  A. 
Schryver,  Gertie 
Smith,  Oscar 
Smith,  C.  W. 
Sanborn,  W.  E. 
Steffins,  Fred 
Schmidt,  Abe 


Jackson,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
CUnton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
DeKalb  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Carroll,  111. 

Cass,  la. 

Allen,  Kan. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Carroll,  111. 

Stephenson,  111. 

Dubuque,  la. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Bureau,  111. 

Whiteside,   111. 

Clinton  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 
Carroll,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 


NORTHERN  ILLINOIS   COLLEG 


Scott,  Chas.  E. 
Traver,  Elmer  E. 
Tilton,  R.  Z. 
Tierny,  Thos. 
Whitmore,  Geo. 


Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 


^4f^Musical  Department. 0^14^ 


-INSTRUMENTAL. 


Barrett,  Cora  A. 
Booth,  Emma 
Barnes,  Mary 
Coffman,  Kate 
Deming,  Lou 
Forest,  Minnie 
Forest,  Effie 
Hitchcock,  Mary 
HoUinshead,  Delia 
Hulversen,  Belle 
Inskeej),  Allie 
Ingwersen  Edward 
Leigh,  Henry 
Mahon,  Luella  ' 
Paul,  Bertha 
Summers,  Alice 
Ware,  George 
Wilson,  Bertha 
Wilson,  May 


Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Carroll,  Ill- 
Ogle,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
DeKalb,  111.  ^ 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Ciirroll,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Jones,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 


%^Phonography.gj% 


Buell,  H.  S. 
Halford,  Jos.    - 
Forest,  George 
Scott,  Chas.  E. 
Snyder,  Henry 
Winders,  Thos. 


Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Ogle,   111. 


12 


NORTHKRN    ILLINOIS  COLLEGE. 


-^.f-^^Oil  Painting  and  Drawing.*^^- 


Reynolds,  Lola 
Dysart,  Bessie 
Knapp,  Sarah  M. 
Gorman,  Kate 
Hansen  Clint. 
Reagan,  ]M aggie 
Brown,  Zula 
Seymour,  Lou 


Whiteside,  111. 
Lee  111. 

Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 

Whiteside.  111. 

Kane.  111. 

Rock  Island  111. 


!German.5f>)S 


Peterson,  Herman 
Ingerson,  Edward 
LaRue,  Elmira 
Buch,  Wm. 
Dierks,  Peter 
Joehnk,  Henry 
Dierks,  John 


Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la, 
Clinton,  la. 
Clinton,  la. 


*l^Elocution 


Wolf,  E.  M 
Stowell,  Ida 
Halford  Jos. 
Burk,  Frank 
Story,  Jos. 
Parmlee,  Ella 
McMullen,  F.  E. 
Peel,  Henry 
Forest,  Geo.  S. 
Foresting,  Fred 
Johnson,  N.  L. 


Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton.  la. 
Chnton,  la. 
Carroll,  111. 
Jackson, la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Mercer,  111. 
Clinton,  la. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Carroll.  111. 


NORTHKRN   ILLINOIS    COLLKliK 


^I^^Law    Department.*^^^- 


story.  Jos.         -  .               .               -                  Carroll.  111. 

Knapp,  Willard  C.  -               -               -                 Whiteside.  111. 

Cook,  W.  H.  ...                -             Stai-k,  III. 

Johnson,  N.  L.        -  -               -               -               Carroll,  III. 

Han.sen  C.    E.  -               -               -               -          Whiteside.  III. 

Knapp.  Sarah M.  -            .               -               -              Whiteside.  III. 

Parker.  Ainia  J.  .               .               -               -           Hamilton,  la. 

McMahon.  C.C.  -               -                       -            Whiteside.  III. 

Wolf,  E.  M.            -  -                 -               -               Clinton.  la. 

Vath.  E.  M.           -  -              -               -               -          Whiteside,  111. 


^^tpPreparatory   and  Unclassified.g|l:j^ 


Booth,  Emma  .               .               .               .        Whiteside,  III. 

Barrett.  Cora  A.  .               -               -               -             Whiteside,  III. 

Bncn.  Wm.               -  -                   -               -           Clinton,  la. 

Brown.  Anna  ...               -         Clinton,  la. 

Briti^s.-I.                .  -               -               -                   Clinton,  la. 

Blinn,  Frank  -             -              -                    Clinton,  la. 

Cousins.  E.  W.  -             -                -               -            Clinton,  la. 

Daniels.  [1.  A.        .  -               -               -                    Whiteside,  III. 

Dickaman,  Klo,^s  -            -               -                -             Whiteside,  III, 

Dunham.  Willie  -               -               -                    Whiteside,  III. 

Dysart.  Bessie  -                 -             -                   -      1^^^^'  HI- 

Dysart,  Horace  -                -               -               -           Lee.Ill. 

Doers,  Henry  -               -               -                     Clinton,  la. 

Edwards.  John  L.  -                -               -              JoDavis.  111. 

Feri'is.  Alta      -  -            -                   -                         Whiteside,  III. 

Forest,  Elmer          -  -               -               -               Clinton,  la. 

Forest,  Ellie          -  -               -                -                  Clinton.  la. 

Forest,  Minnie  -               -                 -      Clinton,  la. 

(4ooi'h.  .los.  -                -                -                -             lA'e.  III. 


14 


NORTHERN    ILLINOIS  COLLKGE. 


(ioff,  W.  F. 

Hall,  Grace 

Hauke,  Thos. 

Hitchcock,  Howard 

Hullett,  A.  A. 

Johnson,  Neville 

.loenk,  Henry 

Knox,  Harry  C. 

Kempster,  Minnie 

Kennedy.  John  J. 

Lollick,  Niels 

Leigh,  Henry 

Leahy,  Patsey 

Ijeeper,  Mathew    - 

Mahon,  Luella 
McGrath,  John 
McClintock,  M. 
Mutchler,  Mathew 
McAvoy,  Mary      - 
McMahon,  Chas. 
Olsen,  A.  C. 
Oakley,  Wm. 
Petersen,  Herman 
Peel,  Henry 
Pratt,  Chas.  G.    - 
Parker,  Elizabeth 
Petersen,  Bertha 
Reynolds,  Lola     - 
Rogers  Bessie 
Robertson,  C.C. 
Rogers,  A.  A. 
Ryan,  James 
Schmidt,  Jos.  F. 
Sells,  W.  T. 
Stewart,  Alex 
Shildneck,  Willie 
Snyder,  Ijena 
Simon,  John 
VanDellan,  Jacob 
VVadley,  Leroy 
Wilson,  Bertha 
Wilson,  May 
Wilson,  Willie  J. 
Whipple,  Grant 
Wait,  Wm  H.       - 


Whiteside,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
DeWitt,  la. 
DeKalb,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Carroll,  111. 
Chnton,  la. 
Carroll,  111. 
Whiteside,  111. 
Clinton,  la.. 
Clinton,  la. 
Carroll,   111. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Whiteside,   111. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton.  la. 

Mercer,  111. 

Bnreau,  111. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Whiteside,  111.' 

Whiteside.  111. 

Clinton  la. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Muscatine,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Bureau,   111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Ogle,  111. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Whiteside,  111. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Clinton,  la. 

Whiteside,   111. 
Whiteside,  111. 


NORTHERN  ILLINOIS   COLLKGE. 


OoTJi^SE    or^    Stttd"^. 


CLASSICAL    COURSE. 


FrcHliman    Year. 


FIRST    TERM. 
Mathnmatios — Algebra. 
Latin— Vii-Ril. 

Greek— Grammai'  ami  I>cssons. 
Keatl  History  of  (Jreece. 

THIRD  TERM. 
Mathematics— University  Algebra. 
Latin— Cicero. 

Greek— Grammar  md  Anabawis. 
Essays  and  Debates. 


SECOND    TERM. 
Mntliematice- Lniversity  Alfrel<rn. 
Latin— Virgil 

Greek— Grammar  and  Lessons. 
History— History  of  England. 

FOURTH    TERM. 
Latin— Cicero. 
Greek— Anabasis. 
Constitution  of  tlie  United  States. 
Lectures. 


Sophomoro     Year. 


FIRST    TERM. 

Latin— Sallust. 
Greek— Homor. 
Science- I'hiiosoi>hy. 
Literarj  Exercises. 

THIRD  TERM 
Mathematics— Geometry . 
Latin— lOclogu  OS  and  (ieoigies  of  \irgil. 
Greek— Herodotus. 
Literature-Uhetoric. 


SECOND    TERM, 
Mathemati'-s— (tconietry. 
(J reck-  Homer. 
Science— Philosopliy. 
Literary  K xercises." 

FOURTH     TERM. 
Mil tiieniatics— Conic  Sections, 
(i reck— Greek  Testament. 
Latin— Tacitus. 
Li:erarv  Exercises. 


Junior     Yoar. 


FIRST     TERM. 

Mathematics— Trigonometry. 
Latin— Livy. 
Greek— Demosthenes. 
Science— rtotany. 

THIRD    TERM. 
Mathematics  -  A strononiv. 
Greek— IMato. 
Science— Z(Jology. 
English  Literature 


SECOND    TERM. 

IVLithcmatics— Analytical  Gconietry. 
Latin— Horace. 
Greek— Sophocles. 
Science— Geology. 

THIRD   TERM 
Mathematics— Calculus, 
(ireek-  iEsch\  l\is. 
Science  -  Chemistry. 
English  Literature. 


Senior     Year. 


FIRST     TERM. 

Mental  Sciejico— l^sychology. 
History-  Honian  History. 
Literature— En.irlish  Authors. 
Essays  and  Debating. 

THIRD   TERM. 
Mental  Science— .lis thetics. 
History  -History  of  (Jivilization. 
Ijiterature— Criticism. 
Review  and  Lectures. 


SECOND   TERM. 
Men'al  Science— Logic. 
History- History  of  Greece. 
Political  SeienRC— Political  Kconomv. 
Literature— American  Authors. 
FOURTH  TERM. 

Mental  Science— Moral  Philosophy. 
He  views,  P^xaiuinations. 
Literary  Exercises. 


NOKTHEKN     ILLINOIS  f'OLLKGK. 


PHILOSOPHICAL    COURSE. 


FIRST    TBRM. 

MaLlicmatic.s-Avifmuctic. 
J.nii'4:uai,''.'     lOnjilish  ( .r.iiiniiar. 
l.iI,(M-atm-f     l':ii^lisli  Aiillior.s. 
reniiiaiisliji)  ami  KlociUioii. 
THIRD   TERM. 

Mathematics— Algebra. 
Soience-Klemeiits  of  I'hysics. 
Ktyniolofty— H'oi-fl  Analysis. 
Composition  aTvrt  Debating. 

FIRST     TERM. 
Matbema tics— Geometry  and  Algobr; 
Science— Plivsiolo^y. 
Language— J  .a  till  J.essons. 
Optional    German  (irammar. 

THIUn    TKKM. 

Matbema  tics -Trigonometry. 
Language— Oasai  anil  Grammar. 
Science^— Astronomy. 
Optional— German  and  Conversation 


Freshman     Year. 

SRCOXD   TliRM. 
Matlienialics— Higlier  Aritlnnetic. 
Language- I'.nglisli  (irammar  and  Anilvsis. 
Hist'orv'-Knulisli  llisu.rv. 
Klym(ilo;'y-\V.,r.l  Analysis. 

FOIRTH    TKliM. 

iVLathematics-Algelira. 
Science — Natural  Pbilosopby. 
p:nglish  Litoratureanrt  Ubetoric. 
Khu'utioii  .•iinl  Debating. 
Junior     Year. 

SKCnND   TERM. 
bra.  Malheii.atics— .'■■  tgetira  and  Geometrv. 

Languau'e— Laiiu  Grammar  an<1  Reader. 
English  History. 
Optional— Geriiiai'  Gram,  and  (  onversation. 

FOrRTlI    TICHM. 

Mathematics— Surveying  ami  Navigation. 

La  tin  -  Cicero's  Ora  t  ions. 

science— Botanv. 

Optio:ia!-Gernian  (irauimai-  ami  Keader. 


K I  R.ST     TERM. 
Latin— Virgil's  Aenei'i: 
Malhmati.* -Liiivcrsity  Alge!;ra, 
Science— G<"ologv. 
Optional-Schiller;  William  Tell. 

THIRD   TERM. 
Mentaj  Science— Logic. 
Science— Cbeiuistry. 
Forensic  Kxercises. 
History  of  (/irilization. 


Senior    Year, 

SECOND    TERM. 
I'olitica";  Science— I'oliticid  Kconomy. 
Latin— Sallust. 
Science— Zoology. 
Optional— Goet  lie  and  Conrersation, 

FOIRTH     TERM 
Mathematics  — .\strf)nomy. 
Mental   Science- fsycbo'logy. 
Ueviews  and  Examinations. 


SCIENTIFIC     COURSE. 


FIRST     TERM. 
iMattiematics  -AritlinuMi(  . 
Language-    I'^nttlisli  (Jraiiunar. 
History     lMnlc.i.>t.Htes  History. 
Word  Analysis,  ajid  English  Literature 

THIRD    TERM. 

Mathematics— .Algebra. 
Geography- Political    and   Descriptivj 
Composition  and  Debating. 
I'hilosoph} . 


JUXIOU     YKAR. 

SECOXD  TERM. 
Malhemarics— .\)illniu'lic. 
English  Grsimmar. 
Ln;ted  States  llisiorv. 
Word  Analysis, 

FOIRTH  TERM 
.Mathematics     Algelir.i. 
Phvsiobigv. 

Rhetoric  jind  English  Literature 
Peiiniansbip  and  Deliating. 


FIRST    TERM. 

Mathematics-Algebra  .md  Geometry. 
Science— Physiology. 
Literature— Composition  and  Delia  I  in 
English  Literature. 

THIRD   TERM. 

Mathematics— Trigonometry. 

Chemistry. 

Roman  History. 

Literature- English  .\uthors. 


ENIOR  YKAP.. 

.Ma  the 


SECOND  TERM. 
(Geometry  and  Algctira. 


Entrlisb  History. 

Essays  and  Eorensic  J':xercises. 

FOURTH  TERM. 
Mathematics— Siirveyin.g  and  Astronomy 
Botony  and  Zoology. 
Literal u re— American  .\u thors. 
Reviews  and  Examinations. 


NORMAL    COURSE. 


FIRST    YEAR. 


FIKST    TERM. 
Mathematics —Arithine  tic. 
English  Grammar. 
Hiiitod  Slates  Histor)'. 
Or  thogruiihy— Spelling. 

THIRD  TKRM. 

Mathematics— Aritlime  tic. 
Geograiiliv— Descriptive,   Political  and 

Physical. 
Philogophy. 
Composition. 

SECOND 
FIRST    TERM. 
Mathematics— Algol  )ra. 
Physiology  and  O'eology. 
Composition  and  Debating. 

THIRD   TERM. 

Mathematics— Algebra. 
Chemistry  and  Astronomy. 
School  Laws  of  Illinois. 
Essays  anil  Debating. 


SECOND  TERM. 

Mathematics— Arithmetic. 
Eni;lish  (Grammar. 
United  States  History. 
Word  Analysis. 

FOURTH  TERM. 

Mathematics — Mental  Arithmetic. 

I'hy  siology. 

Rhetoric. 

Elocution  and  Heading. 

yp:au. 

second  year. 

Ma  theniatics  -  AIgel»a. 

Science— Philosophy, Tlieory  and  Art  of  Teach- 
ing. 
Rhetoric,  Composition  and  Debating. 

FOURTH    TERM 
Mathematics— Geometry. 
Botany  and  Geology. 
Reviews  and  Essays. 
Lectures  on  School  Government. 


BUSINESS    COURSE. 


FIRST    TERM. 

Jiook-kceping— Double  and  Single  Entry,        Language— English  (rrammar. 

Day-book,  Journa'.,  Casli   Book,    Pur-        JMathem:\  tics— Arithmetic,  Fractions, 
clnise  iJook,  Sale  Book  and  Ledger.  Debating,  Corresi)oiidence  and  Penniansliip. 

SECOND  TERM, 

BooJckeeping — Wliolesaling,Steamboating,  Language— English  (iranimar. 

Railroading,     I^umbering,     Farm    Ai'-  ]S[atl;ematics— 'ilrithmetic.  Percentage, 

count-:,  etc.  Insuranoc,    Discount,    Commission, 

Conunercial   Law,  Oorrcspondenc^,  Com-  lixchange,  etc. 
position,  Debating,  Penniansliip. 

THIRD    TERM. 
J5ook-kcepiiig— C'ominission,  Banking,  Ac-        Language— English  (Jranimar. 

tual  Transactions.  Reviews,  Examinations,  i'ennianship. 

IMa theniatics— Review  and  ..•lpplicati(.-n. 
Those  well  advanced  in  arithmetic  can  complete  this  course  in   two  terms. 


LAW      COURSE. 

JUNIOR     YEAR. 


Blackstone's  Commentaries,  Kent's  Commentanes,  \\  ashburn's  Criminal  Law,  Gould  on 
Pleading,    Cooley  on  Torts,    Cooiey's  Censtitutionul  Limitations,    Parson  on  Con- 
tracts.   Moot  Court. 

SENIOR    Y'EAR. 

Chittv    on    Pleading,     Bis])han)'s   Equity,    Washburn   on   Jica]   Property,    Storcv's 
Eduily    /'Icadin;,'.     (ireeidea  r  on    Evidence,     IVIoot   Ciuirts. 


]<S  NORTIIKRN    ILLINOIS  COLLEOK. 


G-EisrEi^^?L.i_.  IiNr:eoisnN^^?L-Tionsr_ 


-J^^CIassical    Course,^^- 


Those  exiiecting  to  take  a  complete  Classical  Course,  will  find  the 
course  of  this  institution  as  comprehensive  as  that  of  the  best  colleges 
in  this  country,  and  the  instruction  thorough  and  masterly  in  every 
department. 

The  study  of  the  languages  themselves  is  suxixilemented  by  literary 
work  in  biograj)hy  and  history,  mythology  and  religion,  political  and 
domestic  life. 

This  course  is  pre-eminently  fitted  for  the  thorough  development  of 
the  powers  and  capabilities  of  the  human  mind,  including  as  it  does  a 
wide  range  of  subjects  that  rec^uire  that  pi'esistent  mental  application 
which  gives  strength  of  intellect  and  acuteness  of  perception. 

The  degree  of  A.  B.  is  conferred  upon  those  who  complete  this 
course. 


-is^Philosophical    Course.^?:?- 


To  provide  for  those  who  do  not  wish  to  spend  four  years,  in  the 
regular  College  course,  and  yet  desire  to  secure  a  mastery  of  the  Scien- 
ces, Methematics,  Latin  and  German,  a  Philosophical  course  has 
been  established.  The  course  is  comprehended  in  three  years  of  study, 
and  will  fit  its  graduates  for  the  study  of  law,  medicine,  theology  or 
any  of  the  professions,  for  teaching  in  graded  or  Normal  Schools  or  Col- 
leges, and  will  give  them  that  depth  of  thought  and  power  of  research 
that  will  make  them  influential  and  successful  in  whatever  avoccxtion 
of  life  they  may  enter. 

The  degree  of  Ph.  B.  will  be  conferi-ed  upon  those  who  comi^lete 
this  course. 


NORTIIKKN    ILMI 


'^Scientific  Course.^^^ 


Exjjerience  has  shown  tliat  this  course  meets  the  wants  of  a  large 
class  of  young  men  and  young  Avomen  who  are  pi-eparing  themselves 
for  the  active  duties  of  life.  It  embraces  a  thorough  course  of  IMathe- 
matics  and  the  Sciences;  also  a  jjractical  course  of  literary  instruction. 

The  degree  of  B.  S.  is  awarded  on  graduation.  It  only  requires  two 
years  to  complete  this  course. 

This  department  is  furnished  with  a  Chemiral  Ijaboratory  in  which 
the  students  are  instructed  in  the  use,  combination  and  effects  of  chem- 
icals, andalso  a  good  supply  of  i3hilosophical  apparatus  to  illustrate  all 
the  principles  and  laws  of 'matter.  The  students  are  expected  to  per- 
form the  experiments  in  each  of  these  subjects  themselves,  under  the 
guidance  of  the  instructor  in  charge. 

In  the  work  of  this  department  the  great  object  sought  is  that 
systematic  develox>ment  of  the  mind  which  secures  careful  andaccurat*^ 
habits  of  observation  and  investigation,  arouses  a  zeal  and  ipersistent 
determination  in  carrying  out  definite  lines  of  thought,  gives  a  masterly 
power  of  reasoning  from  hypothesis  and  facts,  and  the  ability  to  api^ly 
knowledge  obtained  to  the  necessities  and  enjoyments  of  life. 


-K^^Normal   Course.^^f- 

In  the  rapid  growth  of  all  forms  of  knowledge  during  the  past  quar- 
ter of  a  century,  none  has  made  more  rapid  progi-ess  than  the  science 
of  teaching.  And  it  is  now  generally  agreed  that  the  art  of  teachinghas 
its  correlative  science,  and  that  the  process  of  the  school  room  can 
become  rational  only  by  teaching  and  develoi)ing  the  principles  that 
underlie  these  processes.  Hence  the  work  of  the  teacher  has  become 
recognized  as  a  profession,  and  teaching  is  securing  the  rights,  jjreroga- 
tives  and  advantages  of  other  professions. 

The  demand  for  liberally  educated  and  skillfully  trained  teachers  is 
every  year  increasing.  And  those  who  exi)ect  to  enter  this  professson 
and  hox^e  to  hold  an  honorable  position  must  prejiare  to  meet  this  de- 
mand for  efficient  and  skilled  ins'ti'uction. 

In  this  department  a  course  of  lectures  is  given  on  all  the  different 
phases  of  School  Government,  and  methods  of  teaching,  taking  up  in 
order  the  branches  taught  in  the  common  and  gi-aded  schools,  and 
presenting  the  most  natural  and  rational  methods  of  teachingeach,  and 
throwing  upon  the  whole  the  light  of  experience  in  our  own  and  foreign 
countries. 


NOKTHKRN     li. 


School  government  I'eceives  the  attention  its  importance  demands.  The  many 
questions  that  perplex  the  young  teacher  and  often  the  old  one  also,  are  practically 
answei-ed  and  the  fundamental  principles    of  each   are  analyzed  and  explained. 


^^s^Commerclal  College   Department,^^^- 


Many  young  persons  are  passing  through  life  without  an  education  of  any 
kind,  who  might  become  great  and  useful  men  if  they  weie  educated  and  their 
natui-al  powers  developed.  It  is  not  only  how  much  knowledge  a  man  acquires, 
but  how  much  he  can  make  available  to  his  own  use.  At  this  Institution  the 
students  are  insti'ucted  in  such  a  way  that  the  knowledge  they  acquire  is  per- 
fectly practical.  New  improvemrntp  are'being  made  constantly  in  this  department, 
and  arrangements  to  meet   the    deuiands  of  alarge  increase  of  students. 

The  branches  pursued  in  this  course  are  as  follows:  Book-keeping,  in(duding 
all  the  forms  of  single  and  double  entry.  Commission  and  SliipjMng,  Partnership 
Business,  Banking  and  nil  incidental  subjects,  Arithmetic,  Business  Correspond- 
ence,     Commercial      Law,      Penmanshiji,  Grammai'  and  Spelling. 

The  time  required  for  graduation  in  this  department  is  indefinite.  Those  that 
satisfactorily  complete  this  coarse  will  receive  an  appropj'iate  diploma.  Classes 
arefoi-med  at  the  beginning  of  f-ach  t^rm. 

Students  receive  at  this  College  as  much  thoi-ough  and  practical  knowledge 
in  this  Course  as  can  be  received  at  the  best  Business  Colleges  and  at  very  much 
less  expense.  Tuition  is  only  eight  dollai-s  per  term,  with  the  privilege  of  entei-- 
ing   any  of    the   College   classes  without  exti'a  charge. 

Business  Colleges  charge  from  ;^35  to  §65  for  a  course  while  at  this  Institution 
the  same  course,  with  the  addition  of  as  many  other  liranches  as  the  student  may 
desire,  only  costs  fi'om  $8  to  1^16.  The  actual  transaction  d('])ar1ment  is  furnish- 
ed with  a  banking  office,  commission  and  retailing  stores,  each  of  which  has  its 
appropriate  contents  for  business  operations,  such  as  College  bank  cu]'rency» 
notes  and  specie,  dry  goods,  etc.,  that  the  opei-ations  of  the  several  departments 
may    be  fully    illusti-ated    by  actual  transactions. 


-is^Elocutionary  Department. g 


Thousands  are  content  to  jiosspss  a  liand writing  next  to  illegible  instead  of 
the    neat,    elegant    hand    of    which  they  could  easily  become  master. 

So  thousands  are  satisfied  with  a  harsh,  disagreeable  voice,  a  careless  articula- 
tion, a  monotonous  expression,  and  a  repulsive  mannei-,  being  poor  talkej-s, 
worse  readers,  and  no  speakers,  when  by  a  proper  training  they  might  have  been 
fluent  conversationalists,  exjiressive    readers  anrl  easy  (if  not  eloquent)  speakers. 


NORTHERN  ILLINOIS   COLLEGE.  21 

What  can  be  more  satisfactory  to  its  possessor  than  a  rich,  clear,  melodious 
tone,  a  distinct,  clear-cut  articulation,  a  perfect  command  of  the  modulations  and 
a  pleasing  style,  both    in     voice  and   manner. 

All  this  is  possible  to  any  one  who  does  not  possess  imperfect  vocal   organs,  and 
who    will    assiduously  devote     himself  to  the  study,  at  this  college. 


'^^Musical    Departments^* 


By  thorough  instruction  in  principles  and  practice,  the  teacher  of  this  depart- 
ment aims  to  form  a  pui-e  and  elevated  taste  in  regard  to  music,  and  to  gi^e  this 
branch  its  true  place  in  the  formation  of  retined  character.  Music  thus  taught 
becomes  a  mental  discipline  and  serves  not  only  as  a  source  of  pleasure  but  as  a 
means  of  refinement.  A  thorough  class  drill  in  vocal  music  is  given  free  of 
charge.  This  drill  comprises  sight  reading  in  all  the  keys  of  the  scale  piactice 
and  attention  to  expressions.  The  duration  of  a  cour.«e  in  instrumental  music 
varies  according  to  the  time  given  to  practice  and  the  aptness  of  the  student. 
No  effort  is  spared  to  advance  the  jiupils  hs  fast  as  their  ability  will  admit. 


<^Oil    Painting.,^^ 


The  art  department  connected  with  this  College  has  met  with  excellent  suc- 
cess. Every  effort  possible  will  be  put  forth  to  make  this  department  one  of  the 
attractive  features  of  this  College.  Many  young  Indies  after  having  studied  paint- 
ing here  foi-  one  or  two  terms  have  gone  out  and  taught  it  with  fine  8u<'ces8,  not 
only  financially  but  also  in  pleasing  their  patrons.  Painting  is  one  of  the  finest 
and  most  profitable  occujiutiona  a  young  lady  can  engage  in,  and  the  cost  of  learn- 
ing is  much  less  than  many  other  things.  There  are  many  young  ladies  who  are 
teaching  public  schools  for  25  to  35  dollars  per  month,  who  could  readily  earn  double 
that  amount  teaching  painting  with  no  more  labor  and  energy  expended.  We 
expect  a  large  numl)er  in  this  department  the  coming  year. 


♦K^Short-Hand  and  Type  Writing.^^ 


c^P^^ 


The  demand  for  secretaries  and  clerks  thnt  are  skilled  in  short-hand  and  type- 
writing is  every  year  increasing.  These  subjects  can  be  successfully  pursued  at 
this  college  at  less  than  half  the  expense  to  many  other  schools. 


22  NORTIKBN    ILLINOIS  COLLEGE. 

-^Phonography.^l- 


At  the  earnest  request  of  the  patrons  of  the  College,  this  useful  branch  has 
been  added  to  the  curriculum  of  studies,  and  the  success  of  the  undertaking  has 
given  great  satisfaction  both  to  the  students  and  faculty.  A  caligraph  has 
been  secured  for  the  use  of  this  department.  Some  of  our  students  who 
have  graduated  in  this  department   are  receiving  $1,800  per  year. 


»^»=<Penmanship.-«^- 


The  teacher  of  this  class  is  an  excellent  penman,  and  years  of  experience  have 
proved  his  work  of  instruction  to  be  of  the  most  satisfactory  and  commendable 
character.  By  his  diligence  and  skill  in  training  pupils  in  forming  easy  and  nat- 
ural habits  of  movement,  position  and  manner  of  practicing,  most  pupils  in  one 
or  two  terms  learn  to  write  a  beautiful  hand. 

Besides  plain  penmanship,  he  also  teaches  flourishing,  pen  drawing  and 
lettering,  and  gives  instruction  in  the  best  methods  of  making  a  success  o^ 
teaching   this    branch  in   public   and   piivate  schools. 


^^gContinued  Prosperity.|^j^ 


The  growth  of  the  institution  has  been  most  encouraging  from  the  first.  Build- 
ing its  reputation  upon  the  actual  advantages  given  its  students  in  the  methods 
of  instruction,  the  accommodation  for  rooming  and  boarding,  and  the  moral  and 
energetic  tone  of  the  school,  it  has  earned  and  secured  a  reputation  that  draws 
students  from  near  and  far.  Students  tbat  have  once  attended  this  college  can 
seldom  be  persuaded  to  leave  its  walls  for  any  other  institution. 


-4|^Teachers.»^|^ 


Teachers  who  wish  to  qualify  themselves  better  for  their  profession,  and 
thus  secure  better  positions  and  better  pay,  and  all  those  expecting  to  teach 
cannot  do  better  than  attend  the  Northern  Illinois  College  and  Normal  School  of 
Fulton.  The  best  methods  of  instruction  are  taught,  both  theoretically  and  prac- 
tically, and  great    pains  are  taken  to  make  the  students  thoroughly  competent  both 


NORTHERN  ILLINOIS   COLLEGE.  2'S 


to  teaqh  and  govern  a  school.  Our  students  in  almost  every  case  have  fucceeded 
in  securing  good  positions  as  teachers,  and  have  given  the  best  of  satisfaction  in 
teaching  and  governing  their  schools. 


^^^^Special  Penmanship.^^ 


This  is  designed  especially  for  the  accommodation  of  those  who  wish  to  devote 
their  attention  to  plain  and  ornamental  penmanship.  In  this  the  students  are 
thoroughly  drilled  in  rapid,  easy  fore-arm  and  off-hand  movements.  Large  and 
small  designs  of  flourished  birds,  eagles,  deer,  lions,  flowers,  pen-lettering  of  Old 
English,  German  text,  Italian,  rustic,  block,  ribbon,  and  other  ornamented  let- 
ters and  designs,  will  be  taught  by  analysis,  so  that  in  from  two  to  six  months 
students  become  masters  with  the  pen. 

A  similar  course  at  other  business  colleges  would  cost  from  $25  to  $35  per 
term,  while  at  this  college  it  can  be  had  for  only  $5  per  term. 


H-l-^Actual  Business. ^^^-^ 


In  the  Fulton  Busine  s  College  the  actual  trau.  ctions  form  an  important 
part  of  the  drill.  As  sc  -n  as  the  puinls  have  thoroughly  learned  the  theoretical 
p.irt.  they  are  put  into  the  practical  part,  where  they  take  charge  of  different 
offices,  such  as  insurance,  bankng,  commission,  etc.,  and  there  learn  byiactually 
doing  the  work  of  each  office,  more  thoroughly  its  duties  than  could  be  done  by 
theory  alone.  This  department  is  in  charge  of  an  instructor  whose  experience 
and  thorough  knowledge  of  the  subject  make    him    a  most  successful  teacher. 


^Business   Education  for  Ladies.^ 


Years  ago  a  business  ^  lucation  for  a  lady  would  have  been  thought  a  vei  y 
absurd  thing,  but  now,  in  this  advanced  c'vilization.  it  is  quite  generally  agreed 
that  women  have  for  some  kinds  of  business,  a  peculiar  tact  and  acuteness,  that 
is  very  superior  to  that  of  men  and  we  now  see  women  branching  off  on  every 
band  and  doing  business  for  themselves  with  the  most  encouraging  success. 
Parents  now  see  that  it  is  quite  as  necessary  that  their  daughters  learn  how  to 
transact  business,  as  many  of  the  finer  accomplishments  of  life.  Ladies  at  the 
Fulton  College  have  every  advantage  of  gentlemen. 


NORTHKRN    ILLINOIS  COLLEG 


NORTHKUN   ILLINOIS   COLLEGE. 


-^*-Patronage. 

The  character  of  the  college  is  such  that  it  di'uws  its  patronage  from  the 
best  families  of  both  city  and  country,  and  the  moral  tone  thus  secured  is  a 
shield  from  evil  and  a  strong  stimulus  to  vigorous  intellectual  woik.  No  parents 
need  fear  that  their  children  will  not  be  under  the  best  influence  when  in  this 
College. 

Every  effort  possible  will  be  made  to  lielp  young  ladies  and  gentlemen  who  ai'e 
educating      themselves     by    their  own  efforts. 

The  Fulton  Business  College  affords  superioi- advantages  at  less  than  half  the 
cost  at  most  othei-  Business  Colleges. 


Reasons  Why  You  Should    Attend   the    Northern  Illinois   College 
at    Fulton,   Illinois. 

1.  Because  the  e.xpenses  are  less  than  at  any  otlier  College  or  Normal 
School  of  equal  advantages. 

2.  Because  better  rooms  and  accommodations  are  furnished  than  at 
other  institutions. 

3.  Because  the  College  buildings  are  heated  with  steam. 

4.  Because  good,  substantial,  nourishing  food  is  furnished,  upon  which  the 
students    can  do  good  work  and  preserve  their  health.  • 

5.  Because    what    is  advertised  by  this  College  is  performed. 

6.  Because  a  commercial  course,  equal  to  the  best  business  colleges,  can 
be  taken   without  extra  charge. 

7.  Because  Phonography  can  be  studied  at  a  very  small  expense. 

8.  Because  all  the  advantages  of  a  fully  equipped  college,  a  live  normal 
school  and  a  practical  commercial  college  can  be  enjoyed  in  the  same  institu- 
tion. 

9.  Because  text  books  can  be  rented. 

10.  Because  penmanship  is  taught  by  an  excellent  penman  and  superior 
teacher. 

11.  Because  all  of  the  instructors  are  experienced  and  successful  teachers. 

12.  Because  classes  are  so  divided  into  sections  that  no  one  is  compelled 
to  waste  his  time  by  being  in  a  class  unsuited  to  his  advancement.  Schol- 
ars recite  in  each  studyevery  school  day. 

13.  Because  the  College  has  a  large  and  well  selected  library  for  the  free 
use  of  the  students,  and  they  are  encouraged  and  instructed  in  its  use. 

14.  Because  students  have  the  advantages  of  debating  and  literary 
societies,  under  the  control  of  one  of  the  professors,  without  extra  charge. 

15.  Because  the  College  has  an  excellent  supi^ly  of  chemical  and  philo- 
sophical apparatus;  also  a  human  skeleton,  anatomical  charts,  tellurian 
globes,  geological    cabinets,    etc.,  to  illustrate  the  principles  of  science. 

16.  Because  students  can  make  their  own  selection  of  the  studies  they  wish 
to  pursue. 

17.  Because  at  this  institution  study  is  made  a  pleasure  instead  of  a 
burden. 


26 yOBTHKRN    ILLINOIS  COLLEGE. 

-^^^Business    Ed  u  cation. ^^^ 


A  thorough  business  education  has  a  much  greater  usefuhiess  than  simply- 
enabling  a  person  to  keep  a  set  of  books;  it  fits  a  person  for  the  every 
day  transactions  of  life.  By  giving  him  a  knowledge  of  notes,  drafts, 
deeds,  mortgages,  endorsements,  etc..  it  often  saves  a  person  hundreds  of 
d oil ai^  by  preventing  him  being  swindled  by  some  unprincipled  person. 
Whatever  may  be  your  calling  in  life  you  must  have  dealing  with  different 
classes  of  individuals,  and  now  such  a  vast  amount  of  the  business  of  all 
countries  is  done  by  drafts,  checks,  notes,  etc.,  it  becomes  almost  abso- 
lutely necessary  that  any  one  who  wishes  to  succeed  in  any  line  of  busi- 
ness should  have  a  good  business  education.  The  hundreds  of  failures  in 
our  country  every  week,  testify  to  the  folly  of  undertaking  to  manage  a  busi- 
ness without  having  the  proper  training  for  it.  The  small  amount  now 
required  to  take  a  thorough  commercial  course  at  the  Fulton  Business 
College  is  the  very  best  investment  a  young  man  can  make  whether  he 
expects  to  keep  books,  be  a  merchant,  doctor,  lawyer,  farmer,  or  engage  in 
any  active  pursuit  in  life.  Many  of  the  students  of  this  institution  have 
secured  very  good  and  remunerative  positions,  some  at  as  much  as  $100 
per  month. 


The  time  and  money  which  is  foolishly  px]-)ended  eveiy  wintfr.  liy  the  majority 
of  young-  men,  would  h-  sufficient  tog-ive  them  two  or  three  terms  at  colleg-e,  whei-e 
they  would  be  enabled  to  acquire  knowledge  and  power.  In  this  day  of  prog-ress 
the  idea  of  g-rowing  up  with  the  country,  without  an  education  and  acquiring- 
success,  must  be  abandoned,  and  if  success  is  i-eached  at  all  it  must  be  reached 
by  the  labor  of  preparation,  thorough  and  deep,  backed  with  determination  of  the 
lasting  kmd,  that  will  not  waver  at  the  bidding  of  every  breeze.  Seldom  can  a 
person  be  found  who  regrets  that  he  has  attended  school,  or  college,  too  much,  but 
on  the  other  hand  we  find  men  everywhere  who  with  bi-ight  intellects  and  indomitable 
energy,  who  have  failed  to  make  a  success  of  life  for  a  want  of  an  education, 
and  who  are  constantly  regretting  that  they  did  not  improve  their  time  in  youth, 
in  acquiring  knowledge,  that  would  have  given  them  riches,  honor  and  position 
ameng  their  fellows. 


NORTHERN  ILLINOIS   COLLEGE.  27 


l^Normal  School.^^ 


The  Northern  Illinois  College,  though  fully  equipped  as  a  College,  sustaining  a 
thorough  classical  course  of  four  years,  yet  combines  with  this  all  the  best  fea- 
tures of  a  Noi'mal  School,  iiractical  teaching,  economy,  development  of  original 
thought  and  action  in  the  pupils,  and  adapts  itself  as  far  as  possible  to  the 
wants  of  the  students  rather  than  force  the  pujiils  to  adapt  themselves  to  the 
cast  iron  forms  and  rules.  It  thus  provides  for  the  wants  of  all  classes  of 
students,  whether  much  or  little  advanced,  and  allows  its  students  to  select  such 
course  of  study  as  is  best  adapted  to  their  wants  and  inclinations.  For  econ- 
omy, wide  range  of  subjects,  and  liberality,  the  Fulton  College  is  not  surj^assed 
by  any  school  in  the  West. 


-i^^Christian    Influence.fei- 


This  institution  isnot  under  ecclesiastic  control,  nor  is  it  sectarian  in  any  of  its 
methods  or  influences,  yet  it  is  intended  to  be  a  true  Chiistian  College.  It  aims 
to  provide  an  education  both  liberal  and  thorough,  one  that  shall  embrace  moral 
culture  as  well  as  mental  discipline,  and  embrace  a  symmetrical  development  of 
the  faculties  of  the  mind  and  soul.  The  pi-ofessors  and  teachers  belong  to  the 
different  churches  of  the  city.  Students  are  allowed  to  attend  any  church  they 
desii-e.  They  ai'c  always  welcomed  by  the  members  of  the  churches,  who  throw 
about  them  those  influences  that  are  calculated  to  shield  the  young  from  tempta- 
tion, an  i  help  then  tofoi-.n  strong  rn  )r:il  and  religions  characters.  School  is  opened 
every  morning  quarter  before  nine  o'clock  with  religious  exei'cises. 


^I^Literary    Exercises.^/^ 


The  general  plan  foj-  the  woj'k  of  this  department  is  as  follows:  All  students 
deeiring  to  avail  themselves  of  the  advantages  of  this  drill  are  formed  into 
sections  of  not  more  than  fifteen  or  twenty  each,  which  meet  once  every  week 
for  debating  and  practice  in  declamation,  select  leading,  essays,  etc.  Once  a  week 
a  union  meeting  is  held,  which  members  selected  from  the  different  sections  take 
liart  in  a  general  literary  exercise.  The  advantage  of  thismethod  is  attested  by  long 
expei'ience  and  the  following  p)ractical  reasons:      In  societies  of  this  size  the  members 


NORTHKRN    ILLINOIS  CdLLBGB. 


have  the  opportunity  of  taking  part  at  every  meeting  instead  of  once  or  twice 
a  term.  Students  of  nearly  the  same  grade  being  classed  together,  the  weak  and 
inexperienced  are  not  discouraged  in  taking  pait.  The  long  and  wearisome  session 
of  the  lai'ge  society  is  avoi.ied,  much  valuable  time  is  saved,  a  greater  inteiest  in 
self-irapi'ovement  is  stimulated,  and  much  greatei-  progiess  is  made  in  the  power  o^ 
thought  and  the  facility  of  expression. 

One  of  the  legular  teachers  has  charge  of  these  sections  and  mectswith  them, 
giving  insti'uctions  in  parliamentary  rules,  ci-iticising  and  stimulating  all  to  a  great- 
er exertion. 

Great  pains  are  taken  to  secui-e  to  every  member  the  full  binetit  of  these 
literary  and  foi-ensic  exercises,  and  the  expei-ience  of  the  j)ast  has  been  such  that 
in  no  department  of  the  school  work  is  moi'e  rapid  advancement  made  in  propor- 
tion to  the  time  spent  in  these  exercises.  Many  of  our  students  have  become  able 
speakers  and  wiiters. 


^K^MathetTiatics.^^ 


The  most  rigorous  methods  of  investigating  and  anylizing  principles  and 
problems  are  required  on  the  part  of  the  students  in  every  branch  of  this 
science,  fi-om  the  lowest  classes  in  Arithmetic  to  the  Calculus  and  Astron- 
omy. Pupils  are  taught  to  reason  from  cause  to  effect  rather  than  to 
follow  the  blind  direction  of  rules,  and  guided  by  the  teacher,  to  walk  by 
their  own  strength  rather  than  to  be  carried  like  cripples.  Students 
thus  led  up  by  the  scale  of  mental  discipline,  feel  at  every  step  secure, 
self  reliant,  and  encouraged  to  meet  and  master  future  difficulties.  And  on 
leaving  school  go  forth  with  confidence,  courage  and  determination  to  over- 
come any  obstacle  that  may  come  in  the  way  of  a  successful  life. 

We  have  during  each  term  three  classes  in  Arithmetic,  four  in  Algebra, 
besides  classes  in  Geometry,  Trigonometry,  Surveying,  Navigation,  and  An- 
alytical Geometery.  No  student  need  fear  there  will  not  be  a  class  suitable 
for  his  advancement.  All  are  jirovided  for,  whether  far  or  little  advanced 
in  this  science. 


-^Singing.^.!. 


Special  attention  will  be  given  during  the  coming  year  to  the  delightful  accom- 
plishment of  singing.  Almost  every  human  being  whose  vocal  organs  are  not 
deformed  can  acquire  this  art    by  diligent  application,  and  thus  be  able  lo  give  foim 


NORTHERN    ILLINOIS  COLLEGE.  29 


and  expression  to  all  the  higher,  purer  and  more  divine  emotions  of  the  human 
heart.  The  object  in  this  department  will  be  to  so  teach  the  subject  that  the 
pupils  may  be  able,  after  two  or  thi'ee  terms,  to  read  oi'dinary  music  readily  at 
sight  and  keep  the  time,  making  them  independent  singers,  and  those  who  have 
some  aptness  for  music  may  be  able  to  oi-ganize  and  conduct  singing  classes  w-ith 
pleasui-e  and  profit,  and  teach  the  subject  in  the  public  schools. 


--ic^Ladies.^^ 


We  would  call  the  attention  of  ladies  expecting  to  attend  College  or  Normal 
school  to  the  fact  that  a  fine  brick  building  has  been  ei'ected  near  the  center  of  the 
spacious  college  gi-ounds  for  the  accommodation  of  lady  students.  The  V)uilding 
has  an  excellent  situation,  being  surrounded  with  grassy  lawns  and  forest 
trees  affording  a  beautiful  outlook  from  the  I'ooms  and  an  excellent  place  for  rec- 
reation and  exercise.  We  are  cei-tain  all  lady  s  jdents  will  appreciate  these  new, 
clean  and  comfortable  rooms  heated  with  steam  and  provided  with  all  the  neces- 
saries to  make  student  life  cheerful  and  pleasant. 


^4^Study   a    Pleasure.gl'l, 


Something  is  wrong  when  a  child  must  be  compelled  to  study.  Truth  is 
pleasing  to  the  mind,  and  all  instruction  should  be  interesting  to  the  pupil.  By 
making  study  distasteful,  we  lose  the  chief  object  of  education.  School  life  is 
but  the  beginning  of  life's  school,  and  tbestudies  there  should  h»i  continued  with 
delight,  instea^l  of  being  thrown  aside  with  disgust.  We  cherish  what  produces 
pleasure,  and  for  that  reason  the  school  and  school  duties  should  not  be  a  dread 
to  the  child,  but  the  bi-ightest  pictures  on  memory's  walls. 


^^Boarding,^^ 


This  College  offers  better  boaj-d  and  accommodations  for  a  less  pi-ice  than 
other  Colleges  of  the  West.  Students  have  their  choice  of  rooming  in  the  build- 
ings, heated  with  steam,  or  in  the   building    heated    with     stoves. 

The  students  who  room  in  the  College  buildings  V)oaj'd  with  the  President  and 
Pi'ofessors,  who  by  their  pi-esence  secure  oi-dei-  and  politeness  in  the  dinmg  rooms 
and  exercise  the  wholesome  restraints  of  a  well  regulated  family.  Evei-y  facility 
for  self  or  club  boarding  will  be  provided. 


NOKTHEKN  ILLINOIS   COLLKGB. 


-^>="Main    Buildings   and   Grounds, 


The  main  building-  is  a  magnificent  stone  structure,  100  feet  wide,  110  leet 
long  and  five  stories  high,  including  the  basement.  The  walls  are  of  solid  stone 
nearly  three  feet  in  thickness. 

The  building  was  erected  at  a  cost  of  over  $100,000  when  labor  and  material  were 
cheap,  and  with  the  advantages  of  convenient  quari-ies  and  a  solid  lock  base  on 
which  to  found  it.  The  building  is  one  of  ihe  best  in  the  State  of  Illinois.  In 
addition  to  the  grounds  originally  belonging  to  the  College,  the  Trustees  have  luir- 
chased  an  addition  of  several  blocks,  thus  furnishing  spacious  groundsfor  a  college 
park. 


♦^^Employment  Association.^^- 


Many  persons  find  it  quite  difficult  to  obtain  positions  to  suit  their  abilities,  and 
much  valuable  time  and  money  are  frequently  expended  in  seeking  employment 
An  Association  has  been  formed  in  connection  with  this  College  which  aims  to 
secure  for  each  and  all  of  its  members  the  very  best  jwsitions  for  which  each 
may  be  qualified.  Many  have  obtained  good  places  through  this  agency.  This 
Association  will  undoubtedly  prove  beneficial  to  the  emjiloyer  as  well  as  to  the 
emj>loyee.  There  is  no  expense  attached  to  the  members  of  this  Association.  All 
the  students  of  this  Collegeare  eligible  to  membership. 


l^Thorough   Course.^4- 


This  College  sustains  a  full  and  complete  Classic,  thorough  Philosophical, 
Scientific,  Normal  and  Musical  courses,  and  a  Commercial  College,  which  has  no 
superior.  The  very  remarkaV)le  success  and  growth  of  this  institution  during  the 
past  six  years,  is  the  very  strongest  proof  that  the  work  done  here  has 
been  satisfactory  and  thorough. 

By  furnishing  sujterior  accommodations  at  very  low  rates,  by  giving  the 
best  instruction,  by  furnishing  every  facility  for  the  mental  improvement  of 
its  students,  this  College  has  steadily  grown  in  the  favor  of  its  patrons  and  the 
public.  The  enrollment  the  past  year  has  reached  nearly  three  hundred,  from 
twelve  different  states. 


NORTHKBN    ILLINOIS  COLLECiE.  31 


.^I^Law   Department.-^^ 


To  those  who  wish  to  acquire  an  education  and  study  Law  we  wish  to  say 
that  at  this  College  both  of  these  can  be  accomplished  at  the  same  time,  by 
which  nearly  two  years  of  time  can  be  saved.  Two  years  spent  in  the  Law 
Department  of  this  College  makes  the  student  eligible  for  admission  to  the  Bar 
of  this  state.  By  taking  the  Law  Course  here  students  will  be  ready  and  compe- 
tent to  be  admitted  to  the  bar  when  they  have  finished  their  education  in  the 
College,  without  the  necessity  and  expense  of  sjiending  two  years  in  a  law- 
yer's office.  This  is  an  excellent  opportunity  for  all  who  wish  to  become  lawyers. 
No  extra  expense  attached  to  this  coui-se. 

-4|^Spirit  of  a  School.^f^ 


A  feature  that  is  generally  overlooked  in  considering  the  merits  of  a  school 
of  any  grade  is  the  spirit  that  pervades  the  institution.  It  is  often  this  that 
determines  the  Student's  future  life  more  than  the  instruction  given  in  the 
several  branches  of  knowledge.  Many  institutions  are  conducted  in  a  dull, 
routine  way  that  puts  a  damper  on  all  the  energies  and  ambitions  of  its 
Students,  and  gives  them  such  unreal  ideas  of  life  that  they  are  certain  to 
make  a  failure  of  what  they  undertake.  On  the  other  hand  a  College 
that  trains  its  pupils  to  vigorous  thought,  and  encourages  theTi"i  in  every 
laudable  purpose,  gives  an  impetus  to  its  Students  that  goes  with  them 
all  through  their  lives. 


-•^-^^Lecture  Course. 


An  excellent  course  of  lectures  is  sustained  during  the  school  year  for 
the  benefit  of  the  students.  These  lectures  are  upon  Uterary  and  scien- 
tific subjects,  and  are  given  by  some  of  the  ablest  lecturers  in  the  country. 
Thus  the  lecture  is  not  only  entertaining  but  instructive,  giving  to 
the  minds  of  the  hearers  new  and  valuable  material  upon  which  to  feed  and 
develop  the  powers  of  the  mind.  These  lectures  result  in  great  good  to  the 
students,  giving  them  new  energies  and  impulses  toward  overcoming  difficul- 
ties   and     mastering     the     problems  placed  before  them. 


^Normal,  Review    Term.^ 


At  the  solicitation  of  the  patrons  of  the  College  we  have  consented  to  hold  a 
Normal  term  each  year,  beginning  June  6th,  and  continuing  nine  weeks.  Tins 
term  will  be  for  the  special  benefit  of  teachers.    During  this  term,  beginn  mg 


32  NORTHERN  ILLINOIS   COLLEGE. 

and  review  classes  will  be  organized  in  all  the  common  branches  and  sciences, 
to  accommodate  teachers  who  wish  to  take  a  rapid  review  in  the  branches 
they  wish  to  teach.  Classes  in  other  subjects  will  be  formed  to  accommo- 
date those  in  attendance.  Much  attention  will  be  given  to  the  theory  and 
art  of  teaching  and  school  government,  on  which  subjects  lectures  and  dis- 
cussions will  be  given. 


^-t^Ladies   Department. ^o^ 


This  is  an  excellent  three-stoi'y  stone  and  brick  building,  designed  for  the 
exchisive  use  of  the  lady  students,  in  which  to  i-oorn,  board  and  prepare  their 
lessons.  These  young  ladies  are  under  the  direct  care  and  supei-vision  of  the 
wife  of  the  President.  We  believe  this  building,  located  as  it  is  in  the  central 
part  of  a  magniticent  campus,  surrounded  with  evergreens  and  foi'est  trees,  n)akes 
as  pleasant  a  home  fur  the  ladies  as  can  be  found  anywhere.  The  building  is 
heated  by  steam  with  all  the  modern  impi-ovements.  Ladies  who  desire  to 
have  a    pleasant    home  while     attending  College  should  come  to  this  Institution. 


^Location   of  Fuiton. 


The  city  of  Fulton  is  situated  at  the  narrows  of  the  Mississippi  river  in  the 
county  of  Whiteside,  111.,  opposite  the  cities  of  Clinton  and  Lyons  on  the  Iowa 
side  of  the  river.  The  three  cities  contain  a  population  of  over  twenty  thou- 
sand people.  These  three  cities  are  connected  by  ferry  boat  and  horse  raihvay. 
Fulton  is  equidistant  from  St.  Paul  and  St.  Louis,  with  which  cities  it  has 
direct  communication  by  the  river  and  two  railroads,  viz:  the  C.  M.  &  St.  P., 
and  the  C.  B.  &  N.  The  railroad  facilities  and  accommodations  are  greater 
and  more  numerous  at  this  i^oint  than  at  any  other  place  on  either  side  of  the 
river  between  St.  Louis  and  St.  Paul.  The  roads  centering  at  Fulton  are  the 
Chicago  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  from  St.  Paul  Dubuque  and  Savanna.  The 
North  Western  from  Chicago  and  Sterling.  The  Chicago  Milwaukee  &  St. 
Paul;  from  Chicago  and  Elgin.  The  Chicago  Burlington  &  Quincy,  from  Chica- 
go and  Mendota.  The  C.  B.  cfe  N.  from  LaCrosse  and  Dubuque.  The  Chicago 
&  Northwestern,  from  Cedar  RaxDids  and  Marshaltown  and  Clinton  Iowa. 
The  Midland  Road  from  Manor  and  Maquoketa  Iowa. 

The  centering  of  these  roads  and  the  connections  made  with  other  cross 
roads  make  Fulton  one  of  the  most  accessablei)oints  in  the  country.  Arrange- 
ments have  been  made  with  the  princi]Dal  roads  centering  here  so  that  stu- 
dents can  go  home  and  return  at  a  reduction  of  one  third  on  the  regular  fare. 


^^Boarding.^^ 


Students  attending  this  College  may  board  elsewhere  than  in  the  College 
Buildings  on  consent  of  the  Executive  committee  of  said  Institution,  the  Pres- 
ident thereof  and  upon  the  written  request  of  the  Parents  or  Guar- 
deans  of  such  students. 


NOUTHKKN   ILLINOIS    COLLE(!E. 


»-^*^Embarrassmentsi 


There  are  young  nien  and  women  who  are  grown  nearly  to  manhood  and 
womanhood  who  are  very  weak  and  backward  in  their  studies,  and  would  be 
glad  to  become  scholars,  but  they  are  afraid  of  embarrassment  and  ridicule  if 
they  should  attend  college.  We  wish  to  say  to  this  class  of  young  XDeoplethat 
at  this  Institution  they  will  find  both  teacher  and  pupil  kind  and  courteous 
and  inclined  to  help  and  encourage  them.  We  always  make  an  effort  to  help, 
the  weak  and  to  encourage  the  diffident,  and  secure  freedom  from  embarrass- 
ment that  so  often  discourages  the  beginner. 


^^Items.^s^ 


students    can    liave    the  advantag-e    of  I'eview  clashes  at  any  1ini(;. 

This  institution  ]iroposes  to  take  the  lead  in  best  methods  and  best  kesutls 
to  the  student. 

The  best  possible  instruction  to  the  greatest  possible  number  and  at  the  least 
possible    expense. 

Students  can  enter  at  any  time  without  examination,  and  enter  such  classes  as 
they   choose  with  the  advice   of  the  President.  • 

By  attending-  this  College  twf)  or  thi-ee  terms,  any  young  man  oi'  woman  can  be 
able  to  earn    double    the  salary  received  befoi-e. 

Each  and  every  student  is  helped  to  advance  as  i-apidly  as  his  abilities  will 
admit.      No    student  is    held    back    on  account  of  others. 

This  College  is  noted  for  the  number  of  its  students  who  have  become  excellent 
speakers  under  the  instruction  received  here. 

There  is  no  vacation  during  the  school  year,  so  pupils  can  enter  at  any  time,  but 
it,  will  be  found    better  to  begin  with  the  tirst  of  a  term. 

Students  will  find  that  they  will  save  money  by  attending  (his  College.  It 
costs  but  little  moi-e  to  come  to  this  College  dui'ing  tlie  wintei' than  to  stay  at 
home. 

The  ten  courses  of  instruction  which  are  sustained  at  the  Noi'thern  Illinois 
College  at  Fulton,  afford  excellent  advantages  for  young  people  to  choose  any 
branch  of  subjects  they  may  need.  Allstudents  are  permitted  to  select  their 
studies. 

It  will  be  found  by  close  examination  that  the  Classic  Coui'se  of  the  Northern  Illi- 
nois College  at  Fulton,  is  as  complete  and  thorough  as  can  be  found  inany  Ameri- 
can College.  If  you  wish  to  take  a  coni]i]ete  classical  course  attend  the  College 
at  Fulton. 

The  Business  Department  has  grown  to  such  proportions  that  it  has  been 
found  necessary  to  provide  anothei-  large  room  for  this  puri)Ose.  During  the  vaca- 
tion a  fine,  large,  airy,  well-lighted  room  will  be  fitted  up  for  this  department  A 
fine  reading  and  book  i-oom  is   also  V)eing  prepared  for  use  the  coming  year. 

This  College  has  grown  in  numbers  so  rapidly,  during  the  past  four  years,  tha* 
it  has  been  necessary  to  erect  two  more  large  buildings  so  tiiat  all  the  students 
might  be  accommoilated.  The  tirst  is  a  large  two-story  building,  BSxSn,  foi-  use 
of  young  men,  and  a    dormitory    and  study  rooms. 


NORTHERN    ILLINOIS  COLLEfi 


-^Expenses.^fe^ 


Tuition,    per   term   of  ten   weeks,         -              -  $     8  00 

Eoom  Rent,  per  term  of  ten  weeks,  $1.50  to            -  -            5  50 

Fuel,    for  term    of    ten   weeks,    $1.50    to          -  -                 5  00 

Board  in  Club,  per  term  of  ten  weeks,  about           -  -           15  00 

Board  with  the  President  and  Professors,  per  term,  -             21  00 

Reut  ot  Text  Books,  per  term,  per  volume,  from  10c  to     -             25 

German,  per  term,             -              -              -             -  -             2  50 

Instrumental  Music,  per  school  term,           -              -  -         5  00 

Use  of  Piano,  one  hour  per  day,  per  term,             -  -             2  50 

Shorthand,  Phonography,  per  term,         _         _         _  _             5  OO 

Oil   Painting,  per   term,  thirty  lessons,         -            -  -          10  00 

Drawing,  per   term,  thirty   lessons,           -             -  -              5  00 

Caligraph,  or   Type-Writing,  per   month,          -  -            3  00 

Students  may  furnish  their  own  towels,  and  for  their  beds,  each, 
one  pair  of  pillow-cases,  one  bed-quilt,  and  one  pair  of  sheets. 

Bills  are  payable  in  advance  at  the  beginning  of  each  term.  A 
reduction  will  be  made  to  those  who  pay  for  two  or  more  terms  in 
advance. 

Expenses  are  less  at  this  institution  than  at  any  other  college  or 
normal  school,  of  equal  advantages,  in  the  West. 

Arrangements  have  been  made  with  the  three  railroads  running 
into  Fulton,  by  which  students  can  go  home  and  return  to  college  at 
a  reduction  of  one-third  irom  the  usual  rates. 

For   additional  information,  address 

A.    M.    HANSEN     Pii.    D.,    President. 


NdlMlllCIiN     ILLINOIS  CoLLKC 


THE  L/bHAHY  Of  fHL 

JUL  ci     1941 

UNIVERSITY  OFJLLINOIS 


